THELMA ELIZABETH
CAMPBELL
Thelma
Elizabeth Campbell, born May 22, 1922 in St. Vital, to Florence
(nee Baldock) and Robert Brown, was called to heaven on Sunday, July 13,
2014 in St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 92 years.
She is survived by her
sister, Roberta McConnell; daughters Judy (Rick) Brown of Yale, BC and
Roberta (Bob) Davis; son Ralph Campbell Jr. of Surrey, BC; grandchildren Deborah
Goodman, Daniel Patterson, Ken (Minoo) Patterson of Toronto, and Nicholas
Patterson; great-grandchildren MacGregor and Joseph Goodman, Dylan
Patterson of Toronto and niece Brenda McConnell of Portage la
Prairie. She was predeceased by her husband, Ralph (1993); daughter Cheryl
(1949); grandchildren Derrien Brown (1979) and Christopher Patterson (1989),
and niece Donna McConnell (2013).
Graduating in 1941 from St.
Mary’s Academy, Thelma was employed at the Bank of Montreal, Perth’s, and later
at The Bay.
She met Ralph Judson Campbell while serving in the canteen for military
personnel, they married in 1944 and enjoyed gardening and travelling to
visit family across Canada. She proudly served in all offices of The
Daughters of England Benevolent Society taking part in projects such as sending
bundles to Britain during WWII. Thelma also sent many food parcels to family in
Kent, England during the war. Despite poor eyesight, bowling until she was 88,
for many years she served on the executive of the Glenwood Ladies Bowling
league. An expert at knitting and crochet, family and friends enjoyed lovely
baby gifts. An avid puzzler, Thelma loved solving Jumbles and crosswords and
often won radio prizes. Born with a green thumb, Thelma’s gardens flourished
indoors and out.
A
memorial service will be held at a later date.
Thank you to St.
Boniface Hospital 4th floor staff, who thought Mum was “awesome”.
Your loving care is greatly appreciated.
In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St.
Boniface Hospital or CNIB.
Wojcik’s Funeral Chapel &
Crematorium, 2157 Portage Avenue, 204.897.4665, in care of arrangements.
wojciksfuneralchapel.com
Wojcik’s
FUNERAL CHAPEL & CREMATORIUM
2157 PORTAGE AVENUE
204 - 897 - 4665
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